This past summer most people have tried to return their lives to normal; we are still aware of COVID, but learning to live again. And in so doing I want to ask you a question, “Have you returned to church life, have you gathered with God’s people for public or corporate worship?”
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Recognizing worth
Unexpected opportunities for personal growth don’t often come with a neon sign advertising the embedded chance for accruing helpful knowledge. It is left to the person navigating through the mundane of the everyday to stay aware for when these things might crop up, capitalize when they do, and then
King Tut: A star is born in ‘22
Of all the civilizations that ruled the various regions of our planet over the last six millennia, give or take, few continue to hold the same mystique and intrigue that Ancient Egypt does.
Kids just don’t get it these days… and that’s a good thing
Monday evening was a revelation for me. I escorted my two youngest kids on their trick-or-treating adventures. Both were quite excited, with Duncan, the middle child, explaining his plan to get lots of candy this year.
Profiles in faith
Long ago the prophet Habakkuk wrote, “The righteous live by their faith.” His wisdom, passed on by the apostle Paul, would become part of the core of Martin Luther’s Reformation that we will observe on Oct. 31.
Social events bring communities together
A healthy community is made through social events, which are returning to Walkerton after a two-year hiatus.
Throwing money at us… again
We’ve all heard the quote, “Two things are guaranteed in life: death and taxes.”
Otto McClevis laid down the law in Bruce County
In the depths of the Depression an epic chase took place. A Chevy and the undertaker’s brand new Plymouth roared down the 8th Concession of Brant Township with Constable Otto McClevis in hot pursuit. The stolen cars would soon crash and McClevis would set a record: the only policeman in Ontario who
OFA VIEWPOINT: OFA and local federations invest in road safety
It’s fall in Ontario and harvest is in full swing on farms across the province. It’s an important time of year for farmers as it’s when we bring in the crops we’ve been nurturing all season long and prepare our fields and farms for the winter season.
Medical issues seem to dominate
It’s been a busy two weeks. Currently, I do not drive so most of my appointments require my wife to drive. Since most of my specialists are in London, which is at least an hour drive, she drives a lot and gets exhausted by driving. A superb caregiver!
Stay interested after Oct. 24
By the time you read this, we’ll be less than one week away from the results of the 2022 municipal election being announced.
Making up for so many ‘Wasted Years’
There are not many bands on my ever-growing live concert catalogue that I’ve seen multiple times. I have a couple repeats in there to be sure, but one act I would happily see on a weekly basis is one of Great Britain’s finest, Iron Maiden.
A meeting worth attending
It was a packed house last Thursday night at the Listowel Agricultural Hall. I pulled in at 7:35 p.m., rushed from an afternoon spent cleaning barns that spilled into evening, and was happily surprised to see that there was nary a seat to be found.
In too deep
Ever had a moment in time where you were at a particular place and could see something bad happening?
At least the shower was warm
I have heard that falls are a serious case of injuries when we get older. I’m starting to believe these stories.
